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MSPs to consider impact of Brexit on devolution

A Holyrood committee is to carry out an inquiry into how Brexit has impacted on devolution. MSPs on the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee believe there needs to be a much wider debate about where power lies in the wake of ...

06 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Government approach to devolution ‘offensive and wrong’, says Nandy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy has attacked the Government’s approach to devolution as “offensive and wrong”, saying local areas needed “German-style” autonomy. The shadow communities secretary said devolution deals were “pretty offensive” and local areas ...

26 Sept 2022 at 20:54

Devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire unveiled

York and North Yorkshire are to elect a mayor and receive £540 million of government investment over 30 years in a landmark devolution deal to be signed on Monday. The agreement will create a new combined authority across the region led by a ...

01 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Laws to replace EU subsidies could ‘cut across devolution settlement’, warn MSPs

The UK Government’s plans to replace EU state aid rules risks “cutting across the devolution settlement”, a committee of MSPs has said. Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee have published a report laying out their concerns with the ...

09 Feb 2022 at 01:26

Covid and Brexit offer ‘opportunity to reset’ relations on union, Lords claim

The challenges caused by Brexit and the pandemic present an “opportunity to reset relationships” between the UK Government and devolved nations, a Lords committee has said. The upper house’s Constitution Committee published a report on ...

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Could Westminster and Holyrood face a constitutional clash over gender law?

Rishi Sunak could be set for a major clash with the Scottish Government, with multiple reports suggesting that he will move to block Scotland’s gender recognition law this week. To do so would likely prove controversial and would mean ...

17 Jan 2023 at 08:46

Government announces £1.4bn devolution deal for North East

The North East of England could become the latest region to have a directly elected mayor, as the Government announced a new £1.4 billion devolution deal for the region. Hailed as a “significant step” by local politicians, Levelling ...

28 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Government to sign £360m devolution deal with Cornwall

Cornwall is to benefit from a £360 million devolution deal under new Government plans. The proposed deal, which will require local consent and parliamentary approval, would give the county a locally elected mayor and a greater say ...

02 Dec 2022 at 01:01

Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister

Legislation proposing a new British Bill of Rights is “shocking and unnecessary”, Scotland’s equalities minister has said. UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab published the Bill on Wednesday, saying it would “restore a healthy dose ...

22 Jun 2022 at 17:57

Mayors back calls for greater control over taxes raised in their areas

Mayors should have greater control over taxes raised in their areas in order to end “micromanagement” of England’s regions by Whitehall, a think tank has said. Nine of England’s 10 metro mayors have backed a report from ...

18 Jun 2022 at 01:01

News

Boris Johnson to chair council of UK’s devolved administration leaders

The Prime Minister will chair a council made up of leaders from the devolved governments, as part of a new structure designed to improve relations between administrations around the UK. The UK Government’s review of ...

13 Jan 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

Scottish Government demands Cleverly withdraw ‘misleading’ guidance

Scottish ministers are demanding the Foreign Secretary withdraws guidance to UK diplomatic missions on their international visits, accusing him of penning a “misleading” letter which damages Scotland’s interests. ...

01 May 2023 at 00:01

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